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Guannan Zhao

My Resume

Contact

  • 330 Vienna Terr, Orleans, ON
  • zhao0257@algonquinlive.com
  • 343-297-9816

Skills

  • Java

    100%
  • JavaScript

    100%
  • HTML

    100%
  • CSS

    100%
  • SQL

    90%
  • PHP

    80%
  • COBOL

    80%
  • React

    90%
  • Spring

    75%
  • jQuery

    100%
  • Bootstrap

    100%
  • Oracle

    90%
  • MySQL

    90%
  • JUnit

    80%
  • UML

    90%

Goals and Objectives

A highly self-motivated developer with Canadian work experience in programming and UI/UX design. Well versed in Java, JavaScript, SQL, PHP, COBOL, HTML, CSS as well as frameworks and libraries including Spring, React, Bootstrap and jQuery. As a computer programming student at Algonquin College, I am looking for a co-op position where I can grow and continue to learn from other seasoned developers.

Work Experience

Web Developer - Full Stack Resources | Toronto

Jun - Jul 2022 & Mar - Jun 2021

  • Participated in building several websites tailored to clients' needs by translating UI/UX design mock-ups from Figma into front-end code, with use of HTML, SCSS and JavaScript
  • Developed back-end logic to handle CRUD operations using PHP and MariaDB
  • Designed and executed unit test scripts with Jest to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring functionality and reliability of program
  • Communicated with clients to discuss requirements and provided time estimation on project and task completion
  • Collaborated with other developers following Git workflow and employed Jira to receive tickets and track progress

Co-founder & Manager - Inspiring Education Consultancy | Beijing

Mar 2013 – Apr 2019

  • Founded company focusing on supporting students to acquire overseas education opportunity
  • Formulated business plan and strategy, developed business model, and participated in all facets of business development such as researching, marketing, relationship building etc.

Education

Algonquin College | Ottawa

Sept 2022 – Present

Ontario College Diploma: Computer Programming


University of Liverpool | Liverpool

Jun 2018 – Dec 2019

Postgraduate Certificate: Software Engineering


University of Durham | Durham

Oct 2009 – Feb 2011

Master of Science: Finance and Investment